1999 Audi TT vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1999 Audi TT and 1999 Ford Contour were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi TT (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour.
Because 1999 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi TT (237 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm). This means 1999 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi TT | 1999 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | TT | Contour |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
